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1. A network system including at least one information processing apparatus, the network system being connectable to at least one client terminal and at least one output device via a network, the at least one output device executing output processing, the network system comprising: at least one processor; at least one software program; a first request receiving unit configured to receive, from the client terminal, an execution request for processing data by execution of the at least one software program; a second request receiving unit configured to receive, from the client terminal, an output request for outputting the data processed by the at least one software program in response to the execution request; and a first sending unit configured to send output data to the output device, the output data being generated from the data processed by the at least one software program and being generated in response to the output request.
A network system connects client terminals and output devices (like printers) via a network. It includes a server with a processor and software. The server receives requests from clients to run software and process data. It also receives requests to output the processed data. In response to an output request, the server generates output data from the processed data and sends it to the specified output device for printing or other output processing.
2. The network system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising: a second sending unit configured to send specification information of the output data to the client terminal.
The network system described above also sends specification information (like a filename or ID) of the output data back to the client terminal. This helps the client identify the specific output that was generated.
3. The network system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first sending unit is further configured to send output data specified by the specification information sent from the output device, the specification information sent from the output device having been sent to the client terminal by the second sending unit.
In the network system where specification information about the output data is sent to the client (as described above), the system also handles a scenario where the output device (e.g., a printer) sends back this specification information. This allows the server to then send the specifically requested output data to the output device, ensuring the correct print job is delivered. The output device retrieves the specification from the client terminal after the client receives it from the server.
4. The network system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the specification information is a uniform resource locator (URL) of the output data.
In the network system sending specification information of the output data, that specification information is a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) pointing to the location of the output data on the server. The client terminal receives this URL, and potentially passes it to the output device to retrieve the output.
5. The network system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one software program is at least one of accounting software, salary management software, electronic clinical chart creation software and text editing software.
In the initial network system description, the software programs running on the server can include accounting software, salary management software, electronic clinical chart creation software, or text editing software. The system allows clients to run these applications remotely and print the results.
6. The network system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one output device executes printing processing as the output processing.
In the network system, the output device executes printing processing as its output function. The system is primarily designed to handle printing requests from client terminals, sending processed data to printers.
7. The network system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein a firewall is positioned between the network system and the at least one output device.
In the network system which handles resending output data based on device specification information from the printer, a firewall is placed between the main network system and the output devices (printers). This adds a layer of security to protect the internal network from the printers.
8. The network system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second request receiving unit is configured to receive the output request including specification information which specifies the output device; and the first sending unit is configured to send output data to the output device specified based on the specification information included in the output request.
In the network system, the output request from the client terminal includes specific information that identifies the target output device (like a printer ID). The server uses this specification information to route the output data to the correct output device.
9. A network system including at least one of first information processing apparatuses, the network system being connectable to at least one client terminal and at least one output device via a network, the at least one output device executing output processing, the network system comprising: at least one processor; a communication unit configured to communicate with at least one of second information processing apparatuses via the network, the at least one of the second information processing apparatuses including at least one software program and being configured to execute processing of data by the at least one software program in response to an execution request from the client terminal; a sending unit configured to send output data to the output device in response to an output request received via the network, the output data being generated from the data processed by the software program of the at least one of the second information apparatuses.
A network system connects client terminals and output devices via a network. It has a first information processing apparatus (server) and can communicate with other second information processing apparatuses (other servers) that host and execute software programs in response to client requests. The first information processing apparatus sends output data to the output device in response to an output request, where the output data is generated by the software on the second server.
10. The network system as claimed in claim 9 , further comprising: a storing unit configured to store the output data, the output data being specified by specification information, wherein the sending unit is further configured to send the output data specified by the specification information sent from the output device, the specification information sent from the output device having been sent to the client terminal.
The network system described in the previous claim includes a storage unit that stores the output data, and this data is identifiable by specification information (like a filename or ID). The system can send the output data to the output device after receiving the specification information from the output device, after the client terminal has already received the same specification information.
11. The network system as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the specification information is a uniform resource locator (URL) of the output data.
In the network system where the output data is specified with specification information, the specification information is a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the output data.
12. The network system as claimed in claim 11 , wherein a firewall is positioned between the network system and the at least one output device.
A network system is designed to manage and secure data transmission between a central network and one or more output devices, such as printers, displays, or other peripheral devices. The system addresses security vulnerabilities in networked environments by implementing a firewall between the network and the output devices. This firewall acts as a barrier, monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, or malicious attacks. The firewall can filter traffic based on predefined rules, such as IP addresses, protocols, or application types, ensuring that only legitimate and secure communications reach the output devices. Additionally, the firewall may log and analyze network activity to detect and respond to potential threats in real time. By integrating a firewall into the network system, the invention enhances the overall security posture of the network, protecting sensitive data and maintaining the integrity of the communication channels between the network and the output devices. The system may also include additional security measures, such as encryption, authentication, or access control mechanisms, to further strengthen the protection of the network and its connected devices.
13. The network system as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the at least one output device executes printing processing as the output processing.
In the second network system description, the at least one output device executes printing processing as the output function.
14. The network system as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the sending unit is configured to send output data to the output device specified based on specification information included in the output request.
In the network system with two information processing apparatuses, the sending unit sends output data to a specific output device which is selected based on specification information included within the output request.
15. A data processing request method at a client terminal, the client terminal being connected to a network system including at least one information processing apparatus via a network, the data processing request method comprising: requesting the network system to execute at least one software program included in the network system, the software program being configured to process data in response to a request; and requesting the network system to output the data processed by the software program, the network system being connected to at least one output device via the network and being configured to send output data generated from the data processed by the software program to the output device.
A data processing method at a client terminal involves requesting a network system to execute a software program for data processing. It also includes requesting the network system to output the data processed by the software program. The network system then sends output data generated from the processed data to an output device.
16. The data processing request method as claimed in claim 15 , further comprising: receiving specification information of the output data from the network system, the specification information being used for specifying the output data stored in the network system when the output device acquires the output data from the network device.
The data processing method at a client terminal further includes receiving specification information of the output data from the network system. The specification information is used by the output device to retrieve the specified output data stored on the network system.
17. The data processing request method as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the specification information is a uniform resource locator (URL) of the output data.
In the data processing request method, the specification information received is a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the output data.
18. The data processing request method as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the at least one software program includes at least one of accounting software, salary management software, electronic clinical chart creation software and text editing software.
In the data processing request method, the software program requested to be executed can be accounting software, salary management software, electronic clinical chart creation software, or text editing software.
19. The data processing request method as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the at least one output device executes printing processing as the output processing.
In the data processing request method, the output device executes printing processing.
20. The data processing request method as claimed in claim 16 , wherein a firewall is positioned between the network system and the at least one output device.
In the data processing request method, there is a firewall between the network system and the output device.
21. The data processing request method as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the requesting the network system to output the data processed by the software program at the specified output device among the at least one output device.
In the data processing request method, the request to output data specifies the particular output device to use for output.
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August 26, 2014
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